A mixed April day temperature-wise starting very cold then becoming much warmer than average 1 - 15C sunny, no wind
North Shore - Harbour porpoise, grey seal, 4 Sandwich terns, gannet, eider, lesser redpoll (N)
Marton Mere LNR - Peregrine, 20 wigeon, 8 swallows, sand martins, curlew (NE), buzzard, Cetti's warbler (heard in wet fields LNR extension, a new location for the species), barn owl, goldeneye
Lawson's Wetland - Cetti's warbler
Heron's Reach - several Small tortoiseshell and peacock butterflies
Marton - 3 Buzzards (circling high)
Please send your Blackpool wildlife news and any photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
There is a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Merehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/343548299164728/ please Like, Share and post your sightings and wildlife photos from the nature reserve
Follow Marton Mere LNR on twitter @MartonMereLNR
Volunteer Days at Marton Mere LNR are now every Tuesday 10am - 3pm - All welcome. Wear suitable footwear and bring your lunch.
There may also be some volunteering opportunities suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
There will be a children's birdwatching guided walk at Marton Mere LNR led by Dave McGrath on Friday 10th April, 2 - 4.00pm. Suitable for youngsters aged 8 and over. To book your child's place phone 01253 478023 (office hours) or email sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces). Please wear suitable footwear and bring binoculars and your camera if you have them.
Blackpool Conservation Team are also on Twitter @BlackpoolCT for you to follow and join in their excellent work
